Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
- a 2 1/2-inch piece smoked kielbasa, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil if necessary
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup lentils, picked over
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 small bunch kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves sliced thin (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red-wine vinegar
- In a 3-quart heavy saucepan brown sausage over moderate heat and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- If there is more than 1 teaspoon fat in pan pour off excess; if there is less, add enough oil to measure 1 teaspoon fat.
- Cook garlic, stirring, until golden.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened.
- Add lentils, water, broth, and sausage and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- Add kale and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
kielbasa, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, lentils, water, chicken broth, kale, balsamic
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lentil-kale-and-sausage-soup-10905 (may not work)